Kindergarten Teacher

**About Magill Elementary School** Located in Loganville, Georgia under the leadership of Principal Dr. Guerlène Merisme, Magill Elementary is a proud South Gwinnett Cluster school opened in 1996 and named in honor of fallen Gwinnett County Police Officer James Christopher "Chris" Magill. Dedicated to developing lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and global citizens, Magill was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as a Literacy Leader for growth on the Georgia Milestones and is a PBIS Distinguished School and National Beta School of Distinction. From daily SEL Morning Meetings and Computer Science/STEAM specials to active mentoring programs like Distinguished Gentlemen and GEMs, an outdoor classroom/community garden, and vibrant family traditions like Cultural Heritage Night, Magill is committed to creating an environment where every child feels valued, connected, and celebrated. **Role Overview** We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate Kindergarten Teacher to join our team at Magill Elementary School. In this foundational role, you will create a warm, structured, and engaging learning environment that introduces our youngest learners to elementary school. Guided by our mission to pursue excellence in academic knowledge, skills, and behavior, you will deliver high-quality early childhood instruction aligned with GCPS's Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum, build early literacy and numeracy skills, and partner closely with families to establish a strong foundation for lifelong academic, social, and emotional achievement. **Qualifications** **Required:** * **Certification:** Active Georgia Educator Certification in Elementary Education (Early Childhood Education P-5 or Birth through Kindergarten B-K) issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), or the ability to acquire one. * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree or higher from a GaPSC-approved college or university. **Preferred:** * Previous experience teaching early childhood grades (Pre-K through Kindergarten) or working with young learners in a structured elementary setting. **Core Skills & Competencies:** * Strong knowledge of the GCPS Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) early childhood curriculum and foundational child development. * Mastery of early literacy and numeracy instructional strategies, including phonemic awareness, guided reading, visual representations, and hands-on, inquiry-based learning. * Ability to administer, analyze, and leverage early childhood formative and diagnostic assessment data to track growth and differentiate instruction within an MTSS framework. * Proficiency in integrating classroom technology and interactive tools to drive early learner engagement. * Warm, effective communication skills to build strong home-school partnerships with families via platforms like ParentSquare during their child's first school experience. **Key Responsibilities** * **Instructional Planning & Delivery:** Develop and execute age-appropriate, engaging lesson plans that build core reading, writing, and math skills while nurturing curiosity and social-emotional development. * **Assessment & Early Growth:** Monitor student development through ongoing formative assessments, track early literacy and numeracy progress, and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs. * **Classroom Culture & Well-Being:** Establish a safe, joyful, and structured learning environment aligned with PBIS expectations and daily SEL practices to foster positive behavior, kindness, and a strong sense of belonging. * **Parent & Community Engagement:** Maintain open, regular communication with parents and guardians to support smooth transitions to school, participate in family workshops, and celebrate student milestones. * **Professional Collaboration:** Actively participate in Kindergarten grade-level team planning, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and schoolwide initiatives to support continuous school improvement. **Ready to Apply?** Submit your official application with Gwinnett County Public Schools online via the GCPS AppliTrack Portal. **Application Checklist & Requirements** To complete your official application, please ensure you have the following uploaded to your portal: * **Georgia MyPSC Account:** Registered account on the GaPSC website. * **Degree Verification:** Official or unofficial transcripts showing a conferred Bachelor's degree or higher. * **Teaching Certificate:** Copy of your active professional teaching certificate (Georgia or out-of-state). * **5-Year Employment History:** Complete work history for at least the last 5 consecutive years (with a brief note explaining any gaps). * **Professional References:** Online reference surveys sent to professional work email addresses (including your current principal or direct supervisor).